Summary:Performs advanced-level lab professional duties on a day-to-day basis to achieve short- and long-term goals of the Crime Lab.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Performs advanced sophisticated collection, analysis and evaluation of evidence utilizing standardized and industry acceptable techniques 2. Reports results to agencies3. Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment and quality control procedures4. Maintains sufficient inventory of supplies needed for workload in a timely manner5. Conducts education instruction on lab procedures used by the County6. May participate in independent research7. May provide technical assistance to law enforcement agencies8. May recommend changes to lab procedures.9. Prepares written reports and prepared to testify at court proceedings10. Prepares monthly or special reports of activities11. Trains or ensures training of work group in laboratory procedures12. Performs other related duties involved in the operation of the Medical Examiner's Office as assigned or required

Minimum Requirements:To apply, must have a Masterís degree or higher + five (5) full-time years of related work experienceORTo apply, must have a Bachelorís degree + seven (7) full-time years of related work experience. Note: Preference will be given to applicants with life science and forensic science degrees.

To apply, must have direct experience as a court-qualified expert in firearms and toolmark examination.